A political affairs analyst has shed light on the growing sentiment in Southern Nigeria against continued northern political dominance, citing lingering grievances from the previous administration’s handling of security challenges.
Speaking during a television interview, lawyer and political commentator Liborous Oshoma explained how the policies and actions of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration have influenced current political calculations in the country.
Oshoma highlighted how the previous administration’s response to farmer-herder conflicts has shaped regional political sentiments. “With what happened in the Buhari presidency there are so many people that do not like the administration of Tinubu, for example, but they will tell you ‘look, the north cannot continue to play God on the rest of the country,'” the analyst stated during his appearance on TVC TV.
The political commentator specifically referenced the handling of herder-related violence during the Buhari years, noting its impact on national discourse. “Considering the rampage of herdsmen during Buhari’s administration and then the attitude of government to it and the seemingly untouchable nature of some persons once you say you are Fulani,” Oshoma observed.
The analyst drew attention to past statements by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding ethnic solidarity. “Some statements credited to El-Rufai when he said that Fulani everywhere in the world are their brothers and they protect them,” Oshoma recalled, highlighting how such remarks have influenced public perception.
Oshoma also pointed out apparent inconsistencies in political positions, noting that “Even the policies he’s condemning today he once supported when he was a governor.”
According to the analyst, these historical grievances have created a defensive stance in the South regarding political power rotation. “So when all of this happens, those in the south are going to say ‘look, give us a minute. Yes, this man might not be the best that we should have. But then another person from the north cannot just come and say after just 4 years of the south,'” Oshoma explained.
The political commentator drew parallels to previous periods of political tension, particularly during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure. “That’s when you remember agitation. When Jonathan was there, all of you suddenly remembered that yes, Nigeria was not moving in the right direction,” he stated, suggesting a pattern of selective criticism based on regional considerations.
Oshoma’s analysis suggests that current political alignments are influenced not just by policy preferences, but by deeper concerns about regional power balance and historical grievances. The interview provides insight into how past administrative decisions continue to shape contemporary political discourse and voter behavior across Nigeria’s regional divides.
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